GH
who I am
G is a freelance designer specializing in Makeup/Prosthetics/Gore artistry & Mask/Creature creation. She is an alum of Columbia College having received her B.A. in Theatre with an Acting concentration (2002; honors).
Her work as an artist, designer, performer, stunt person, & choreographer has been seen in numerous theatrical productions (equity, non-equity, collegiate, & community), spectacles/interactive entertainment, & music/art events, along with independent films, TV, & promotional work.
what drives me
Community, outreach, & keeping arts actively attainable regardless of age, ability, & budget is the driving force behind her artistic endeavors.
2016 begins a new chapter with the creation of G-Loggia Design Lab – a creature/FX, concept, & digital imaging studio with an emphasis towards “a calculated re-alignment of the everyday” both in project work & the atelier classes offered for anyone interested in furthering their artistic skills & endeavors (dabblers, students, & professionals alike).
2013 marked her inaugural season as Owner/Producer/Artistic Manager of Bare Knuckle Productions (BNP) -- a production company which intertwines the aesthetics & artistry of live FX & Makeup with Stunts/Theatrical Combat into intimate & immersive performances.
Other work highlights include:
>photographer & graphic/promotional designer
>full term three years as Dept. Head of Makeup & Wigs for Navy Fear at Navy Pier (JPM Productions)
>five years as contrapment/puppet/prop designer & technician, choreographer, & performer with Redmoon Theater
Wild West Theme Park Stunt Performer (China)
>numerous productions designing for Beauty & the Beast
>Creature/Mask /Armor Designer & title performer for Predator: the Musical
>far too many body parts & blood work splashing across the walls at various locations!
Little Shop of Horrors
as an instructor
Glenese began teaching at Columbia College in 2010 as an Adjunct Instructor of Makeup & Prosthetics courses at both the undergraduate level & for the High School Institute. In 2013, she moved into a Full-Time Lecturer position as the Makeup & Prosthetics Design Program Coordinator. Apart from all of the instructor & coordinator duties, she mentors her student artists across their wide variety of projects both in-class as well college-wide with a variety of Theatre/Film/TV productions & for MUFX Makeup Student Organization.
In between teaching classes at the collegiate level, she has been a Lead Instructor & Presenter for Esteem Development through Greater Expectations teaching various design, technical, & theatrical combat courses while also serving as Production Stage Manager for a vast majority of the company productions until 2014. She has twice received the Commitment to Excellence Award from United Parents Support for Down Syndrome for her work as Production Stage Manager & Designer.
Elsewhere, she has been an Associate Instructor for Dueling Arts Intl. teaching theatrical combat courses & has been a coordinator/instructor for various art, athletic, & fitness classes or events.